Delivering Levelling Up? How secure work can reduce regional inequality

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The Work Foundation is a leading think tank for improving working lives in the UK. We believe everyone should have access to secure, rewarding and high-quality work and deliver rigorous applied research to tackle structural inequalities in the labour market and improve working lives across the UK.

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News

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Work Foundation report adds heat to Levelling Up debate by revealing England's most 'insecure' regions

Accessing stable employment with fair pay and predictable hours is harder for workers in the North and Midlands, which can severely affect their living standards, health, and future job prospects.  
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Work Foundation at Lancaster University announce new Head of Research

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University is delighted to announce Alice Martin has been appointed as the new Head of Research and starts today, 26 September 2023.
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Pay growth highest on record, but many workers left behind

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview September 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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Record wage growth driven by finance and business sectors, as millions continue to see inflation wiping out pay increases

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview August 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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High inflation is prolonging the living standards squeeze for those in severely insecure work

The Work Foundation respond to the CPI inflation figures for June 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics
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As interest rates soar, new study reveals insecure workers are ‘trapped’ and 42% fear job losses

Researchers from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University say the notion that people are choosing to stay in insecure work for the ‘perk’ of flexibility is flawed – as almost half (46%) would find another job if given the chance.

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